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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
Rashmi Ranjan Patra – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. hearing process and parties involved (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioner's claims and reliefs (Para 3) |
| 3. arguments surrounding eligibility and selection criteria (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 4. court's directive for adjusting vacancies (Para 7 , 8) |
ORDER :
BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY, J.
1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.
2. Counter affidavit filed on behalf of Opp. Party No. 6 in Court today be kept in record.
3. Heard Ms. B.K. Pattnaik, learned counsel for the Petitioner, Mr. H.K. Panigrahi, learned Addl. Standing Counsel appearing for the State-Opp. Parties and Mr. S. Rout, learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Party No. 6.
3. The Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:-
“In view of the facts stated above in Para-6, the applicant prays for the following relief(s):
i. To quash the selection/appointment of respondent No.5 vide annexure-3.
ii. To direct the respondents to appoint the applicant as constable in Kandhamal district.
iii. To quash the letter dtd.17.05.2018 under Annexure-4.
iv. And pass such other order/orders as may be deemed fit and proper for the interest of justice.”
4. It is the main contention
Candidates availing age relaxation for reserved categories cannot be selected for unreserved posts; they must be assigned to their designated category vacancies.
The entitlement to appointments based on wait list positions and the application of age relaxation and policy circulars in determining eligibility for appointments.
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